Morning Focus, presented by Pat Flynn today, heard first from Cheryl Cooke, the sister of Kilrush Cystic Fibrosis sufferer, Robert Cooke. Ahead of a protest at Dáil Éireann, Cheryl pleaded with the Health Minister to speed up talks to make the life-changing drug, Orkambi, available to sufferers of CF.
MEP for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune, then joined Pat to discuss a scheme that enables patients on waiting lists to have treatments carried out in other EU countries.
On Ash Wednesday, Dr Patrick Doorley joined Pat on the line to talk about quitting smoking.
Clare people are being asked to make submissions on the future of transport and travel in Ireland. Barry Colleary of the National Transport Authority joined Pat and explained why.
There was good news this week that cancer rates in children are decreasing. Prof Kerri Clough-Gorr of the National Cancer Registry of Ireland discussed the latest research with Pat.
Morning Focus then heard the moving story of East Clare native, Tojo Lazzari, who lost his arm in a motorcycle accident. He’s now part of a major safety campaign to raise awareness of the more vulnerable road users.
Carmen Cronin then joined Pat in studio to chat about the Clare Garden Fringe Festival. On the line for the discussion was garden designer Mary Reynolds.
At the start of Lent, Morning Focus reporter Ben Sweeney reported from the streets of Ennis on what people are giving up for the season.
Shannon PP Fr Tom Ryan then joined Pat to discuss whether or not ‘giving something up’ is what Lent should be all about.
Ennis man, Dermot Cosgrove, is heading for the Arctic Circle soon to raise funds for ‘Dogs for the Disabled’. He spoke to Gavin Grace about his plans.
Morning Focus rounded off with our regular Ask the Vet slot with John Underhill of Burren Vets, Ennistymon.
